They Came to Play (2008): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2008, They Came to Play is a dokumentarfilm film directed by Alex Rotaru, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Chronicles the Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, convene in Fort Worth, Texas for a week of intense competition, music and camaraderie. The film the film provides an intimate look into the lives of these colorful, multi-faceted competitors as they strive to balance the demands of work and family with their love of music. Years of dedicated preparation culminate in critical performances before a professional jury and discerning audience during three nerve-wracking elimination rounds.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, They Came to Play has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Came to Play page.

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